Flexible PVC & Bird Netting As Roofing

[jgaepi]

I am wondering what experience people have had using flexible pvc and bird netting as roofing. I assume it is effective to keep the chickens in, what about keeping other things out? People tell me the PVC won't last very long. Any thoughts? Thanks.

 

[speckledhen]

This is our bantam coop using PVC foamcore pipe and welded wire for the top. Hasn't been in use a year yet. Most is covered by a silver tarp.

 

[farmer9989]

You can paint pvc and make it last a lot longer.

 

[ChickensXOXO]

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I like that. I'm wanting to try PVC and a tarp (instead of the wire)...

 

[BlazeJester]

I know a guy who made his out of bamboo. Naturally long-lasting and strong as ox bones.

 

[peterlund]

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Does pvc break down in sunlight???? I didn't know that?

 

[peterlund]

I have been lucky enough to be re-building peoples decks here in MA, and I use the almost always perfectly fine deck boards as my roof... But I must admit the pvc with wire looks really really nice. Only difference is my run can take a direct hit from a meteor and be OK..

 

[jgaepi]

I guess so. NorCal can get hot. But then if it last 2-3 years and it costs $1.80 per 10ft stick it might be worth it. Cheap investment.

 

[nurse_turtle]

I've been told that PVC comes in a UV resistant variety as well, but I agree, it's cheap and will last plenty long enough as is. The PVC hoop runs are a really economical way to make a large run for our chickens.

 

[Freckle Face Farm]

I love it

I love an open top. I have a few with tin roofs but I prefer an open top run our property is covered in oaks so no problem with sun here. Thats a great idea